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Old 06-07-2012, 02:16 PM  
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Colorado, kayaking, rafting, and camping advice...
Starting a new job in a few weeks and I was thinking about taking a week to go over to Colorado. Never been and hear it is beautiful. I was thinking about doing some kayaking or rafting and some camping. The wife and I have never kayaked before so would you recommend doing this down some rapids? Or would you probably just go with a guide and a raft?

Do you have any suggestions on where to go in Colorado? I don't really have any gear so probably would like to go to something that provides all the gear. But I wouldn't be against purchasing some if need be. Any and all advice welcome.
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Old 06-07-2012, 03:15 PM   #31
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Yeah, I wouldn't recommend kayaking on the Colorado.
I was thinking some of the beginning to intermediate rapids
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Old 06-07-2012, 03:17 PM   #32
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Well this doesn't sound promising. Won't be the first week but second or third.
The closer to the end of June the better.
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Old 06-07-2012, 03:22 PM   #33
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Old 06-07-2012, 03:23 PM   #34
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Okay, well, I-70 can be a little hair-raising. It's three lanes each way until just past Floyd Hill, then it goes to two lanes. Do NOT get stuck behind a semi going 35 mph uphill in the right lane, but do NOT stay in the left lane. Locals really don't like it.

Oh, and don't ride your brakes.
Coming out of the Eisenhower tunnel going west was a little disconcerting. Slick, snowing, huge drop and semis everywhere. I'm sure you get used to it, but that was white knuckle time. Didn't seem so bad going east.
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Old 06-07-2012, 03:25 PM   #35
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Other places I enjoy in Colorado

If you're out that way, and up for a difficult hike....go to Hanging Lake near Glenwood Springs.

you won't regret that.

I like the Bucksnort Saloon in the boonies outside of Conifer near Pine, co for a nice burger experience

If you end up in the Alma-Fairplay area near the pass over from Breckenridge, find the Bristlecone pine forest.
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Old 06-07-2012, 03:25 PM   #36
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Anyone ever try kayaking? Just wonder how difficult it is for beginners.
Rivers during this time of year in Colorado are no place for a beginner kayaker. I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't let you anyways. We were on the Arkansas River in August a few years back and were still hitting class 3-4 rapids. Great river btw for it.
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I'll throw in the other stuff that I normally do for people coming here in the summer:

1) Drive to the summit of Mt. Evans.

2) Hike to Hanging Lake (just outside of Glenwood Springs).

3) Maybe do the Pike's Peak Cog Railway (outside of Colorado Springs).
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Coming out of the Eisenhower tunnel going west was a little disconcerting. Slick, snowing, huge drop and semis everywhere. I'm sure you get used to it, but that was white knuckle time. Didn't seem so bad going east.
It's always fun in snow. Try going over Loveland Pass in snow and 60 mph winds. In a VW GTI. Without snow tires.
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If you're out that way, and up for a difficult hike....go to Hanging Lake.

you won't regret that.
It really isn't that difficult technically, but I've seen flatlanders having real issues. My kids run up that friggin trail.
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I just did a quick check of Hanging Lake. Very nice. The first site said it was a relatively easy hike though.
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It really isn't that difficult technically, but I've seen flatlanders having real issues. My kids run up that friggin trail.
It's not impossible or technical climbing....but it's a hump up there. Worth every step.
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There's virtually no passenger rail east of Denver (ie, in the mountains). Train is fun but all you're going to see is a bunch of farm land.

You mean east or west?

Either way, Amtrak is the only option, but it goes through the whole state east to west. It may actually come in through Nebraska in the northeast, but it then goes all the way west to Utah.

At some point I want to go to Salt Lake City on the train. I've heard it's a beautiful ride. If I can find a race that I like in Salt Lake City I'll do that instead of flying or driving at some point.
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It's always fun in snow. Try going over Loveland Pass in snow and 60 mph winds. In a VW GTI. Without snow tires.
I'm thinking..... no.
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I just did a quick check of Hanging Lake. Very nice. The first site said it was a relatively easy hike though.
It isn't hard, as long as you are relatively fit. You'll see old ladies climbing it.

This shot doesn't do it justice. The water is absolutely clear and almost turquoise. You can walk out on that fallen tree, too, and the water is full of little fish.



If you go, MAKE SURE that you also go up to Spouting Rock, which is the source of the lake.
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I was thinking it would be pretty neat to ride the train and see the state a little bit. Might just decide to drive if I can't find a cheaper price. It was like $550 for round trip on a train for 2 adults.
I like that as a concept, but the reality is that eastern Colorado is about as exciting as western Kansas. Enjoy the "scenery" out there if you wish, but don't hold that part against the rest of it.
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